Court: Amazon customers can sue over lack of toxic warnings
The case involved a lawsuit filed in Alameda County that said the online retail giant knowingly allowed skin-lightening creams to be sold on its website for years despite being aware of concerns about toxic mercury levels in such creams.
The case involved a lawsuit filed in Alameda County that said the online retail giant knowingly allowed skin-lightening creams to be sold on its website for years despite being aware of concerns about toxic mercury levels in such creams.
California debates listing western Joshua tree as threatened
California officials are weighing whether to list the iconic western Joshua tree as a threatened species, a designation that would make it harder to remove the trees for housing, solar or other development projects.
California officials are weighing whether to list the iconic western Joshua tree as a threatened species, a designation that would make it harder to remove the trees for housing, solar or other development projects.
Air quality to be impacted as Sahara dust cloud comes to Texas
The good news is that the dust clouds make for some amazing sunsets but the bad news it that they also cause hazy days and most importantly, bad air quality.
The good news is that the dust clouds make for some amazing sunsets but the bad news it that they also cause hazy days and most importantly, bad air quality.
Cedar Park delaying trash collection by one day this week
The city says it is planning for trash and recycling collection to be back to its normal Monday-Friday schedule next week.
The city says it is planning for trash and recycling collection to be back to its normal Monday-Friday schedule next week.
'Forever chemicals' pose risk even at very low levels, EPA says
The chemicals are found in products like cardboard packaging and carpets. There are also health conditions associated with the chemicals, including cancer.
The chemicals are found in products like cardboard packaging and carpets. There are also health conditions associated with the chemicals, including cancer.
'Forever chemicals' linked to high blood pressure risk in middle-aged women, study finds
PFAS, called "forever chemicals" because they last so long in the environment, are used in thousands of everyday household items.
PFAS, called "forever chemicals" because they last so long in the environment, are used in thousands of everyday household items.
Joe Jonas stars in latest Texas Dept. of Transportation 'Don't mess with Texas' PSA
Joe Jonas of The Jonas Brothers is a former resident of Westlake, Texas, and is taking an over-the-top approach, TxDOT says, to keeping Texas roadways free of litter.
Joe Jonas of The Jonas Brothers is a former resident of Westlake, Texas, and is taking an over-the-top approach, TxDOT says, to keeping Texas roadways free of litter.
Soggy days are wonderland for slugs, snails. 'Exshellent' ways to rid pests from garden
Coastal areas of the Pacific and Atlantic are known to be prime regions for slugs and snails.
Coastal areas of the Pacific and Atlantic are known to be prime regions for slugs and snails.
'It stinks:' Foul odor emanates from decomposing whale in Richmond
The city of Richmond is trying to bury a decomposing whale today, which is literally causing quite a stink.
The city of Richmond is trying to bury a decomposing whale today, which is literally causing quite a stink.
European Union lawmakers approve proposed ban on selling combustion-engine cars in 2035
European Union lawmakers have approved a proposed ban on selling new cars with combustion engines in 2035 to step up the fight against global warming.
European Union lawmakers have approved a proposed ban on selling new cars with combustion engines in 2035 to step up the fight against global warming.
Food waste cement: A gingerbread house-style building option
In the near future, edible houses may no longer just be found in fairy tales.
In the near future, edible houses may no longer just be found in fairy tales.
Experts hope cloud seeding will help with Colorado's drought
Several Western states are dealing with droughts.
Several Western states are dealing with droughts.
How a mineral used in cat litter could help fight climate change
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have created a mixture containing a clay used in cat litter that they say could help fight global warming.
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have created a mixture containing a clay used in cat litter that they say could help fight global warming.
Carbon dioxide levels in atmosphere surpass key milestone
Climate scientists say it's "like watching a train barrel down the track towards you in slow motion. It’s terrifying."
Climate scientists say it's "like watching a train barrel down the track towards you in slow motion. It’s terrifying."
California court rules a bumblebee is a fish under environmental law
The Appellate Court ruled a lower court 'erred when it reached a contrary conclusion.'
The Appellate Court ruled a lower court 'erred when it reached a contrary conclusion.'
San Marcos outlet mall gives honey bees new hive
Female honeybees and their hive has been placed on the roof of the Tanger Outlets San Marcos thanks to a partnership with Sato and Poholek’s company, Alvéole.
Female honeybees and their hive has been placed on the roof of the Tanger Outlets San Marcos thanks to a partnership with Sato and Poholek’s company, Alvéole.
Ford to invest $3.7B, add over 6,000 union jobs to build 2 million EVs a year
Ford is committing $3.7 billion as it continues its investment into growing its electric vehicle plans across Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri.
Ford is committing $3.7 billion as it continues its investment into growing its electric vehicle plans across Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri.
Free Fishing Day takes place in Texas on June 4
Each year on the first Saturday in June, Texans can fish on any public waterbody in the state without a fishing license.
Each year on the first Saturday in June, Texans can fish on any public waterbody in the state without a fishing license.
Mona Lisa attacked with cake by man disguised as older woman in wheelchair
The Mona Lisa cake attack left a conspicuous white creamy smear on the glass but the famous work by Leonardo da Vinci wasn't damaged.
The Mona Lisa cake attack left a conspicuous white creamy smear on the glass but the famous work by Leonardo da Vinci wasn't damaged.
Warnings for critical wildfire conditions issued across US Southwest
Red flag warnings of critical fire conditions were issued by the National Weather Service in eight states.
Red flag warnings of critical fire conditions were issued by the National Weather Service in eight states.